Thailand Tourism Reports More than 21 Million Visitors in 2012

On Dec. 28, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and travel-related offices of the Thai public and private sectors organized a welcoming ceremony for the group of international tourists that pushed Thailand's tourist arrivals for 2012 to over 21 million people. Based on projections and the recent growth of the Thai tourism sector, TAT is confident that the year 2013 will see 24.5 million arrivals.

To commemorate the milestone at the Arrival Hall of Suvarnabhumi Airport, Suraphon Svetasreni, TAT governor, together with top executives from Thai Airways International, Airports of Thailand Public Co., Ltd. and representatives of Thai tourism associations, held a ceremony to greet tourists by giving away Nong Sukjai mascot dolls to arriving passengers.

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